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PAGE 24, WHITBY FREE PRESS. DWTNnA¥ Y.flECEMER7.-1988 Cullen Gardens Festival of Lights to Jan.8 The 'Festival of Lights' will continue at Cullen Gardens until Jan. 8. The miniature village, with hundreds of miniatures, little houses, churches, farms and mini-lights, includes a Santa Claus parade down main street with 26 animated floats. The gardens around the village are also lighted and have life-size nativity scenes while the tea room features has three shows each night. Cullen Gardens is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Office that Works conference The Ontario Ministry of Government Services and other public and private sector organizations will hold 'The Of- fice That Works: A Forum on the Working Environment' May 29-30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W. There will be 120 speakers and an exposition of more than 240 displays of the latest office technologies, products, systems and services. Conference fee is $295/$345. For more information call 869- 0141. Dieters rejoice: Zack's offers yogurt treats ZACK THE LION, of Zack's Famous Frozen Yogurt, visited Whitby on the weekend to take part in the Whitby Santa Claus parade. Warren's Printing Place features commercial printing By Feroneh Neil One of the more recent arrivals to Whitby's industrial area is Warren's Printing Place, at 1751 Wentworth St. "I just reached a point where I wanted to have my own busi- ness," says owner George War- ren. "I've been doing this all my life." Warren's Printing Place opera- ted previously in Oshawa for five years before relocating in the Whitby area. It has functioned successfully for approximately six months. "It really didn't matter whether we chose Whitby or Oshawa" says Warren. "Both are gooâ locations for the busi- ness and we wouldn't lose any customers." The business has commercial clients only, and advertising is basically by word of mouth. "The people have been quite receptive, and there is a lot of competition," says Warren. "Advertising doesn't really make a difference, though." Warren took business appren- ticeship and started into the printing business soon after he eft school. George and wife Lucy supervise the enterprise which employs five. "We do things like business cards and office forms," says Warren, adding that they can do rush jobs while offering free pick- up and delivery for those com- panies that require it. Warren does not yet have any plans to expand. "We probably won't be, not in the near future. We believe in good, old-fashioned quality and service. If we can live up to that motto, then we will be quite successful." By Debbie Luchuk With more and more people looking for healthy food, frozen yogurt has become very popular as an alternative to the fattier, heavier ice creams and simply on its own merits as a healthy, tasty dessert or snack. Zack's Famous Frozen Yogurt, with a location at the Kendalwood' plaza, offers the Whitby health conscious and yogurt lovers a variety of yogurt treats as well as lightlunch items and other desserts. Twenty-five flavors of yogurt can be eaten out of various sized waffle cones, in a dish or cup, in a shake, sundae with fruit or less "healthy but decadent" toppings, or in custom made pies or cakes. Yogurt can also be bought in quarts for home eating. The store also features pita bread pockets filled with chicken, tuna or seafood salad with vegetables, and a selection of pure fruit juices. Owners Sherry and Philip Miles-Berry opened the store in October, after deciding it was a feasible franchise in which to invest. "Phil tried the yogurt in Toronto and really liked the product. We saw an ad in The Globe and Mail for a Whitby franchise. We have lived in the town for nine years, and wanted to have a business in town. We love Whitby," Sherry Miles-Berry said. Zack's is an American-based franchise, with stores across the U.S. and approximately 19 stores in Canada, Miles-Berry said, adding that she and her husband own the rights to Whitby for any additional franchise. "Yogurt is a healthy product for people who are aware of good food as it is 99 per cent fat-free. "It's good for you, yet it's tasty. Men taste frozen yogurt who will not eat regular yogurt and love it," Miles-Berry said. A product monograph or analysis of the yogurt is available for those on special diets to take to their doctors or dietitians for approval. Miles-Berry advises those who want to try the vogurt who are on special diets to consult their doctors first. The yogurt is not only 99 per cent fat free, but it boasts a low calorie count, a high protein content, and very low sodium and cholesterol count, which makes it ideal for those on special diets who feel cheated out of treats. "We offer speedy service, and promote a friendly, happy atmosphere. The smiles are free. If you call ahead, we can put together a lunch for you," Miles-Berry said of the services the store offers. Zack's caters birthday parties and will probably do so for other celebrations in the future. Miles- Berry is very interested in assisting non-profit groups such as churches, community groups through providing yogurt prod- ucts and through direct fundraising and other initiatives. "I'm a real team spirit person, and I wanted to get involved with helping out the community," she said. Zack's is sponsoring a Christ- mas Campaign to collect food and gifts for needy families. There are drop off centres at various Zack's stores across the country, and the Whitby location is partici- pating in the drive. Toys, gifts and non-perishable foods are welcomed and will be distributed through the local Children's Aid Society, and the local campaign was launched on the day of the Santa Claus parade. Opening another franchise is not out of the question for the Miles-Berrys, and Sherry said, "The company is always working on a new product line. In the next little while, we will probably offer a natural vegetable soup." A delivery service is something else that Miles-Berry would like to offer in the near future. With a regular cîféntele established, Miles-Berry said, "We're here to stay." The store is open Monday to Thursday, il a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.. Summer hours are 11 a.m. to il p.m. AMONG THOSE recently inducted into the Minis- try of Revenue's Quarter Century Club were (from left) Robert Waterman of Whitby, Raili Mansikka of Writby and Tim Doherty of Ajax. Doherty \vorks out of the assessment office in Whitby. Frec Press photo ~ ~. . '.. ....' . »~:«~$~;*~4/.... ... ~ . 3M MelMM UN M OMMU TORYGG .......... .................... Whilby 666-4986 .................. , ........................ « .......... 1. - momm .